For the 19th year, Düsseldorf will celebrate all things Japanese with its annual Japan Festival on 16th May 2020. As Düsseldorf is one of the most popular places for Japanese businesses in Europe, the Japan Festival attracts around 700,000 visitors every year. The fun event is organised by Düsseldorf’s Japanese community and is a great […]
On 10th November, the people of Düsseldorf get together to celebrate St Martin’s Day with more than 130 processions taking place all over the city. St Martin rides through the streets on horseback followed by a band and a large crowd of children proudly showing off their home-made paper lanterns, all singing traditional songs. The […]
Veggieworld is an exhibition for anyone interested in following a vegan lifestyle. The organisers (Wellfairs GmbH) wanted to create this exhibition because everything we consume has an impact on our body, as well as on animals and the environment. They are convinced that being vegan isn’t about missing out on anything; it’s more about gaining […]
Over an incredible 214,000 m² of exhibition space, you’ll get to look at more than 130 caravan and motorhome brands, and over 2,100 recreational vehicles for every taste and budget. For anyone interested in caravanning, the Caravan Salon is the place to discover what’s currently on trend in the sector. Over 250,000 visitors, and […]
Europe’s largest open air food festival If you’re a foodie and are interested in trying out new and good-quality dishes, a gourmet or you just enjoy good food and drink – this is a great festival for you. Enjoying food with your friends or family in a relaxed atmosphere is something very important for […]
Bon Jovi is one of the biggest rock bands in the world. Founded in 1983 by frontman John Francis Bongiovi Jr (known as Jon Bon Jovi), they have sold over 130 million records worldwide. In July, the band will take to the Merkur Spiel-Arena stage as part of their current world tour, which includes the […]
For the 18th year, Düsseldorf will celebrate all things Japanese with its annual Japan Day on 25th May 2019. As Düsseldorf is one of the most popular places for Japanese businesses in Europe, the Japan Day attracts around 700,000 visitors every year. The fun event is organised by Düsseldorf’s Japanese community and is a great day […]
Leading international trade show for beauty, nails, feet, wellness and spa Beauty Düsseldorf is an internationally-known trade show for the beauty, wellness and spa industries. One thousand, five hundred exhibitors show new trends, ideas and products to visitors from around the world. Make-up artists might like to participate in either the German or the […]
In my series of blogs about relationships and friendships between Brits and Germans, I’m also looking at twin city connections. You might already know that my home town is Düsseldorf, which is the reason why I was curious to know if Düsseldorf was twinned with a town in the UK. My research brought me […]
Castles always create the perfect atmosphere for a Christmas market and Düsseldorf’s Benrath Castle is no exception. The tastefully decorated Christmas stalls are open on the five weekends running up to Christmas. They have an array of traditional and more unusual products on offer. Artists, musicians and impressive light displays contribute to a magical Christmas […]